Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor established in 1943. We are a family-oriented company with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates construction or power equipment, including but not limited to an excavator, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, asphalt paver, dirt/asphalt roller, asphalt reclaimer, soil stabilizer, and asphalt milling machine.
• Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates jackhammers, saws, and other small equipment and tools as required.
• Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures and repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline engines.
• Performs shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control.
• Cleans equipment as needed to aid in diagnostic evaluation and repairs.
• Maintains and oversees on-site stock for the routine maintenance and repair of all fleet equipment, trucks and vehicles including but not limited to fuel, grease, oil, fluids, filters, and small wear parts.
• Operates small electric and air powered hand tools including but not limited to welders, cut-off saws, drill presses, jacks, chain hoists, overhead cranes, vehicle lifts, grease guns, bench grinders, pressure washers, presses, and torches.
• Travels to remote locations or jobsites as needed for the emergency repair and maintenance of fleet equipment, trucks, and vehicles.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, site requirements and company policies.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Valid and appropriate in-state drivers license (or the ability to obtain said license) is required. CDL preferred.
• Mechanics must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience with heavy construction equipment repair and maintenance.
• We provide double time pay for weekend work.
• Site excavation and/or paving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described.
• Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to MIG, TIG, and stick weld.

Skills

• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work.
• Knowledge of heavy site construction equipment operation, maintenance, capability, use, and function.
• General knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to meet attendance standards with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to deal with problems involving deviation from standardized and/or planned situations and procedures.
• Ability to structure and solve simple arithmetic problems.
• Ability to work with computers as a tool for problem solving, diagnosis, and for retrieving and completing electronic work orders.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Double Time Saturdays
• Bonus Incentives and Allowances

Pay

$28.00 - $39.00 per hour

Schedule

Employee shifts start and end at the local division office/shop. Transportation to and from the job site is provided.